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I have developed lessons designed primarily for middle and high school students in science. These labs have been classroom tested for many years. Awards 2007-2005 Professional Learning Grant from the Waltham Chamber of Commerce 2001, and my name is on Mars 2001 Mars Rover for my contributions to NASA educational system.

I have developed lessons designed primarily for middle and high school students in science. These labs have been classroom tested for many years. Awards 2007-2005 Professional Learning Grant from the Waltham Chamber of Commerce 2001, and my name is on Mars 2001 Mars Rover for my contributions to NASA educational system.
Chemistry Halloween fun Dracula's favorite soap pH activity
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Chemistry Halloween fun Dracula's favorite soap pH activity

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https://youtube.com/shorts/KyBwJ4ZpuUY?si=YwqfZkPgAhlvK7AL Description Your students will greatly enjoy this lab. Easy setup and clean-up are part of the experiment. Get them interested in chemistry and Ph. I promise you this is a lab they will tell their parents about I left the file in Word so feel free to make any changes you wish. Happy Halloween! Guided reading with questions Complete theanswer key with adetailed explanation *This product was written for Halloween but you can use it anytime to teach about acids and bases Total Pages 5 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 1 hour
Chemistry pH Candy Labs and Guided Reading High School Science
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Chemistry pH Candy Labs and Guided Reading High School Science

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Are you looking for a fun way to introduce pH to your High School Science students?** Here is the lesson you have been looking for to teach your students about pH.** Use Candy for 2 fun lab lessons This product includes Guided Reading 2 Fun low Prep Candy labs Questions Graphic Organizer on food pH Total Pages 10 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 90 minutes
Chemistry Physical and Chemical Changes 6 Fun Cotton Candy Labs
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Chemistry Physical and Chemical Changes 6 Fun Cotton Candy Labs

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Are you searching for a fun way to teach your High School Chemistry students the difference between chemical and physical change? Make chemistry fun by using Cotton Candy as the main component in 6 labs. All materials are found in every lab. Here is the ultimate product for your needs Includes 6 Labs Homework Guided Reading Questions The complete answer key is included Total Pages 14 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 3 hours
Chemistry  Invisible Ink Lab  History
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Chemistry Invisible Ink Lab History

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Teach physical and chemical change thru the science of “steganography” in this easy-to-implement yet highly engaging lab. No chemistry experience is required. However, this lab is a great addition to working with your history department to make the Revolutionary War come alive. George Washington used this technique to send coded messages throughout the war. Students will discover that the juice of lemons contains carbon which will enable them to write a secret message in the same manner as the Continental Army did in the 1770s. MATERIALS ½ Lemon Saucer Water Teaspoon Cotton swab White paper Lamp (any heat source)
Weather Thunderstorm Lab for Physics and Earth science
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Weather Thunderstorm Lab for Physics and Earth science

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**Fun lab ** Your students will love making a thunderstorm at their lab stations This lesson can be used for teaching a unit on weather or your high school physics class. Contains 2 readings Lab Oral questions for you to ask with answers included Objectives Model the buildup of charges that can occur during a storm Model a Lightning Strike Use a ground to control the path of discharge Materials Modeling clay 2 Aluminum pie pans Foam plate Wool cloth Paper Clip Total Pages 9 pages Answer Key N/A Teaching Duration 1 hour****
UV  Solar beads  Lab Stop Skin Cancer
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UV Solar beads Lab Stop Skin Cancer

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Need an engaging activity to investigate UV radiation and its effect on your student health. Keep your young scientists safe this summer with the knowledge gathered with this fun lab. Your students will be surprised to see white beads change color with exposure to UV light. Great to encourage the use of sunscreen. This lab is perfect for end-of-year, camps or part of your health lessons. I have also used it during my unit on Astronomy MATERIALS UV beads Sunscreen Plastic bags Contains Lab Instructions Worksheet to learn the importance of sunscreen
Chemistry Stoichiometry Scenarios
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Chemistry Stoichiometry Scenarios

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Description Make learning Stoichiometry fun with this engaging Power Point Presentations Students will research different cases studies to learn how stoichiometry applies in real-life situations This is an engaging group project to research real-life situations. Perfect for long-distance learning, classroom, or sub plans. Can be used both in a chemistry or forensics class. Answer Key is provided Total Pages 6 pages Answer Key Included Teaching Duration 1 hour